Day Program DSP

communityoptions; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 19,604 - 27,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

University partnerships with tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Community Integration Counselor in King of Prussia, PA. This role involves assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building life skills necessary for community integration.

Responsibilities include supporting independence, documenting progress, and coordinating leisure activities. Candidates must have a diploma, driver's license, and relevant experience, with evenings and weekends required. Benefits include competitive insurance, paid holidays, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• At least two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with individuals in need.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in increasing their independence.
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts.
• Monitor health and report concerns.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments.

Skills

Support for individuals with disabilities

Communication skills

Driving

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Full‑Time Community Integration Counselor in King of Prussia, PA. The Community Integration Counselor (CIC) is responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. The CIC provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community.

Evenings/ weekends needed! Candidates must have a vehicle.

Starting pay is $17.25 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase their ability to be as independent as possible
• Meet with waiver participants on a regular basis either in the individual’s residence, the community, or an office setting
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts
• Document individual progress toward acquiring community integration
• Assist in building a support network between the individual and the community
• Administer medications and ensure proper completion of necessary documentation
• Coordinate all leisure and volunteer opportunities
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.